Other issuances: OIG issues report on leuprolide acetate injections in Ohio and more

Medicare Insider, August 21, 2012

On August 17, the OIG issued a review which found that Ashtabula Country Medical Center incorrectly billed Medicare for all of the 14 line items billed for leuprolide acetate implants, rather than leuprolide acetate injections, resulting in $258,000 in overpayments.

CMS issues press release on new health benefits under the Affordable Car Act

On August 15, CMS issued a press release which announced partnerships with several pharmacies to help customers learn about new Medicare benefits available to them under the Affordable Care Act – the healthcare law.

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